Archive · 25 Sep 2025
FIFA Considers 64-Team World Cup for 2030 Centenary
FIFA is thinking about making the World Cup even bigger!
They're talking about having 64 teams in the 2030 tournament, which would mean more games.
This would be a special celebration of the World Cup's 100th birthday.
Right now, the next World Cup in 2026 will have 48 teams.
The idea is to make it a huge party with games spread across three continents.
Some people think it's a great idea to share the sport, but it also makes things more complicated to organize.
FIFA is considering expanding the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams.
The proposal aims to celebrate the tournament's 100th anniversary.
The 2030 World Cup will be held across three continents.
A 64-team format would lead to 128 matches.
The expansion is supported by CONMEBOL president Alejandro Dominguez.
- Who
- FIFA, CONMEBOL
- What
- Considering expanding the 2030 World Cup
- When
- Discussions are ongoing
- Where
- To be held across Spain, Portugal, Morocco, and South America.
- Why
- To commemorate the World Cup's 100th anniversary
Supporters
Skeptics
Tournament Size
Supporters
Proponents want a 64-team World Cup to celebrate the 100th anniversary and share the event globally.
Skeptics
Some are concerned about the logistical challenges and impact on the qualification stage.
- Event
- FIFA considering 64-team World Cup in 2030
- Proposed Format
- Potentially 64 teams (128 matches)
- Current Format
- 48 teams in 2026 World Cup
- Host Countries
- Spain, Portugal, Morocco, with matches in South America
- Reason
- To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the World Cup
